June 11th began as a Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason and later extended to all imprisoned anarchists held captive by the state. My experience with June 11th and solidarity has been revolutionary.
As one with no biological family alive, the letters, cards, banner drops, direct actions, fundraisers, expressing love, solidarity and care really has been instrumental in my mental state. It has inspired me to keep fighting, it has kept me aware that I’m not alone and part of a family that has each other’s back in real ways. The complicity shown is real solidarity.
For me June 11th has afforded me the opportunity to forge relationships and connections that can become stronger. I’ve been shown solidarity even when there was reluctance and kept in the dark for security reasons and particular forms of solidarity. Comrades must be careful not to replace their desires for the desires of the imprisoned comrades.
June the 11th has constantly made me aware that I’m part of a movement with teeth. June 11th really gives meaning to “Solidarity means Attack”. So, June 11th has been a positive thing for me. It has literally kept me alive when I’ve had thoughts of ending it all. I’ve forged some really strong relationships from June 11th.